Seasons & episodes
S9 · E9May 1, 2022: Environmental Racism 2022-05-01 · 35 min
John Oliver discusses environmental racism, how both government and industry are failing people of color and how zoning is manipulating the same people to live in adverse conditions. Plus, pandas doing some weird things and 'gas math' by Shaquille O'Neal.
S9 · E10May 8, 2022: Abortion Ruling/Philippines Election 2022-05-08 · 42 min
John Oliver discusses the current presidential election in The Philippines and why Bongbong Marcos is - albeit in a very limited and unflattering way - sort of like Ant-Man. Plus, the leaked anti-abortion draft opinion that looks set to overturn Roe v. Wade, how we got to this point, and where we may be headed.
S9 · E11May 15, 2022: Utilities 2022-05-15 · 35 min
John Oliver discusses the incredible amount of power we give electric utility companies, how weakly regulated they are, and why they get such bad Yelp reviews. Plus, a look at Alabama's extreme anti-trans law and some ridiculous participants of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.
S9 · E12May 22, 2022: Subway 2022-05-22 · 35 min
John Oliver discusses one of the largest franchises in the U.S., how their business model doesn’t always serve franchisees, and what it all has to do with Korean dramas.
S9 · E13June 5, 2022: School Police 2022-06-05 · 35 min
In the wake of the mass shooting in Uvalde, John Oliver discusses the push for more police in schools and whether they are the answer to school safety issues, or a new problem altogether. Plus, John makes an offer for a banana sculpture in Australia.
S9 · E14June 12, 2022: Tech Monopolies 2022-06-12 · 35 min
John Oliver discusses tech monopolies such as Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook, and how to address the hidden harm they can do. Plus, a look at the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Arizona, which includes Trump-endorsed candidate Blake Masters.
S9 · E15June 19, 2022: Rent 2022-06-19 · 35 min
John Oliver discusses why rent has become increasingly unaffordable, what we can do to combat a system that is stacked against tenants, and, of course, Dakota Johnson’s complex relationship to limes. Plus, a look at GOP primary winners claiming the 2020 election was stolen.
S9 · E16June 26, 2022: Water 2022-06-26 · 35 min
John Oliver discusses the water shortage in the American west; plus, the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
S9 · E17July 24, 2022: Inflation 2022-07-24 · 35 min
John Oliver discusses the causes of inflation and what we've done about it; plus, updates on the beach dolls and the banana sculpture.
S9 · E18July 31, 2022: Mental Health Care 2022-07-31 · 34 min
John Oliver discusses the cracks in our broken mental health care system; plus, a look at who's running to become the UK's prime minister.
S9 · E19August 7, 2022: Monkeypox 2022-08-07 · 35 min
John Oliver discusses the recent monkeypox outbreak in the U.S., how the authorities have fumbled the response to it, and some aspirations for this coming autumn. Plus, Walter from Butler, Indiana, likes to share stuff, perhaps a little too much.
S9 · E20August 14, 2022: Afghanistan 2022-08-14 · 35 min
John Oliver discusses what’s happened since the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, how their ongoing crisis has even more to do with our decisions than you might think, and how to properly modify the verb “feel”. Plus, some true masterpieces of an AI-generated art.
S9 · E21August 21, 2022: Carbon Offsets 2022-08-21 · 35 min
John Oliver explains what carbon offsets are, what they claim to do, how they might be making climate change even worse, and, of course, how Oscar Isaac is getting hotter.
S9 · E22September 11, 2022: Law & Order 2022-09-11 · 35 min
John Oliver discusses the wildly popular television franchise, what it’s been teaching us about law enforcement, and how it differs from the reality. Plus, some important developments in British politics.
S9 · E23September 25, 2022: Bolsonaro 2022-09-25 · 33 min
John Oliver discusses Jair Bolsonaro, how he's run Brazil as president and how far he might go to maintain power after the upcoming election. Plus, the absurd stunt by Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis involving Martha's Vineyard and why people in Puerto Rico are getting fed up by the electric company Luma.
S9 · E24October 2, 2022: Museums 2022-10-02 · 40 min
John Oliver discusses some of the world's most prestigious museums, why they contain so many stolen goods, the market that continues to illegally trade antiquities, and a pretty solid blueprint for revenge. Plus, the disappearance of the British PM Liz Truss.
S9 · E25October 9, 2022: Crime Reporting 2022-10-09 · 35 min
John Oliver discusses the outlets that cover crime, the incentives that drive them, the flawed sources they rely upon, and an alternative name for Miss Piggy. Plus, why teenage girls in Iran are leading massive protests against the current regime.
S9 · E26October 16, 2022: Transgender Rights II 2022-10-16 · 35 min
John Oliver discusses the latest round of attacks on transgender rights, what’s at stake, and how kids are schooling the ignorant adults on this topic. Plus, why the Crimean Bridge is having a bad time these days.
S9 · E27October 30, 2022: Bail Reform 2022-10-30 · 35 min
With the U.S. midterm elections approaching, John Oliver discusses the issue at the core of many republican attack ads: bail reform. Plus, the turmoil in British politics after the resignation of PM Liz Truss.
S9 · E28November 6, 2022: Election Subversion 2022-11-06 · 35 min
With the U.S. midterm elections approaching, John Oliver discusses what happens after the votes are in, how some elected officials might try to negate legitimate election results, and which teletubby would taste best. Plus, the Halloween costume of Heidi Klum.
S9 · E29November 13, 2022: The Monarchy 2022-11-13 · 35 min
John Oliver discusses the future of the British monarchy, what they have and have not acknowledged about their past, and how Winston Churchill preferred to go down waterslides. Plus, Steve Kornacki and his big board.
S9 · E30November 20, 2022: Qatar World Cup 2022-11-20 · 40 min
John Oliver discusses the Qatar World Cup, the human-rights violations happening in the sporting event’s host country, and what perfection really means to David Beckham. Plus, the chaos Twitter is experiencing after Elon Musk took over the company and more of AI-generated art featuring John Oliver.
S10 · E1February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy 2023-02-19 · 35 min
John Oliver discusses psychedelic assisted therapy: its history, its potential, and what it has to do with A$AP Rocky’s relationship to rainbows. Plus, the Fox News lawsuit and the Ohio train derailment.
S10 · E2February 26, 2023: Artificial Intelligence 2023-02-26 · 40 min
Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our lives, from self-driving cars to ChatGPT. John Oliver discusses how AI works, where it might be heading next, and, of course, why it hates the bus.